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Juneteenth event in Martinsville sparks conversation about city’s history

Juneteenth event in Martinsville sparks conversation about city’s history

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — June 19 is a celebration of the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. As communities across Indiana mark the holiday, the Juneteenth event in Martinsville drew a lot of attention on Friday evening. Event organizer Jeannine Lee Ferrer said, “This is American history. It’s all [...] The post Juneteenth event in Martinsville sparks conversation about city’s history appeared first on News Pub . The post Juneteenth event in Martinsville sparks conversation about city’s history appeared first on News Pub .

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Men2Be unveils markers honoring history

Men2Be unveils markers honoring history

Three historical markers honoring Black leaders who helped shape Hopkinsville’s educational and cultural history were unveiled Friday morning at the former Crispus Attucks High School as Men2Be Inc. celebrated Juneteenth with a youth-led program focused on preserving local history and...

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